Child Care Center Director - New Center! - #1399333

Center: Arlington Heights, IL

Build Your Career in Early Childhood Education - Lead a New Center!

Join Busy Bees and shape the future of early childhood education! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and the global Busy Bees child care community, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth. With our rapid expansion, we are seeking a Center Director to lead a newly opened school, build enrollment, hire and develop staff, and establish a thriving learning environment in a safe place for children to enjoy the best start in life.

If you’re an experienced leader looking for an exciting challenge, now is the perfect time to apply and make a lasting impact.

What Will You Be Doing?

Responsibilities

As a Center Director, you will be responsible for leading and growing a successful early childhood education center. Your responsibilities will include:

• Take “ownership” of the school, doing whatever it takes to deliver on the financial metrics while never compromising on child safety, excellent programming and employee appreciation
• Drive enrollment growth by engaging with the community, conducting excellent tours, and building relationships with prospective families
• In partnership with Marketing, implement marketing and outreach strategies to ensure strong enrollment and brand awareness
• Recruit, hire, and train a team of educators to establish a high-quality learning environment while keeping children safe
• Develop an online presence to keep families engaged and informed leading up to and beyond the center’s opening
• Develop strong family partnerships, foster open communication, and ensure a welcoming and nurturing environment for children
• Manage daily operations to ensure compliance with state regulations, company policies, and health and safety standards
• Lead staff development through mentorship, training programs, and performance evaluations
• Produce desired outcomes of KPI’s enrollment, labour management, employee engagement, and health and safety
• Oversee the administrative functions, such as scheduling, payroll, billing, and overall center budgeting
  
  

Top Reasons To Join Busy Bees

• Take on the key role in the success and growth of a newly opened center!
• Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance, paid vacation and sick time
• Take advantage of discounted child care for your children
• Participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match
• Receive paid time off and holidays to enjoy work-life balance
• Career advancement through training and leadership development opportunities.
• Enjoy a work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays.
  
  

Requirements

• A creative and driven spirit, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes for the success of your school
• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a licensed child care facility
• Experience in opening and launching new child care centers
• Proven ability to hire, train, and develop a team
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools
• Knowledge of state childcare regulations and licensing requirements
  
  

If you're passionate about early childhood education and excited to lead and grow a new center, we want to meet you! Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Busy Bees!